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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
Our san ia Paula Letter.

EDITOR HERALD-To date, and prob.
ably for some weeks to come, Santa
Paula is the terminus of the Newhall
extension of the Central Pacific railroad.
Grading has been completed for some
distance above Ventura. The towns up
the coast are anxions to hail the laying
of the rails to their respective localities,
but that will come in good time. Mean.
while this prosperous and thriving town
welcomes the many passengers that ar.
rive daily from Los Angeles, quite a
number of whom come to make pur.
chases of real estate.
Sundry improvements of substantial
nature will soon be commenced within
the limits of our town, and the coming
summer will witness busy times here
Several substantial buildings are to he
erected, and Hardison, Stewart & Co.,
the prominent oil men of this county.
will spend large sums in various i'm,
provements.
BArdsdale, Fillmore and Sespe City,
situated few miles up the valley, have
good locations, albeit, at present,
very few buildings. The magic word
"boom" is expected to do much for these
places. In fact, Santa Paula, Sa.acoy,
Ventura and other places in this county
wouldn't object to q boom, and will tx.
pect one ere long.
Santa Paula is we'll supplied will
excellent water, obtained in the hills tt
the north, and considerable new pipe il
being laid for the convenience of ou
cit zens.
Our new and stylish depot is nearl
finished, and is an ornament to the town
A large amount of freight is already har
died here. Considerable crude petro
eum, piped here from the wells in SAINT
Paula Csnon, is now shipped in cal
specially constructed for the purpose
New oil wells have recently been sun
on the Sespe, which promise to be yer
productive.
Q Many fruit trees of various kinds al
t being planted; the most extensive O
n chards in the county are west of tn
# place, between here and Ventura. VeI
few grapes are raised in the count.
though we may expect to see extensi,
vineyards planted before long, as vim,
d grow rapidly here, bearing excellel
rs iruit. The soil everywhere IS suited
, small fruits. We have had fresh straw
- - berries all through the winter.
~ Substantial brick structures are bull
20 ing in Ventura, in which town new q
works have lately been completed. Sc
eral new dwelling houses have late
been erected there. Grain crops loo
fairly well for the season. vet good rail-
IN would be acceptable 10 all occasions.
g. large acreage will this season be sown
v. corn, beans and faxseed. The yield
this last product is large. The seed
utilized, but the straw is thrown ava
If machinery to manufacture the stra
Oh into merchantable articles were intr
IN duced, the profits of this industry woul
be greatly enhanced.
ENRIQUE.
Santa Paula, March "a, 1887.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
A PRINCELY GIFT.
Rosa ROnhenr's 'sHorse Fair''
Presented to a Public Museum.

Rosa BOnheHr's 'sHOrse Fair''
Presented to a Public Museum.
New York, March 26.-Whep at the
sale of A. 7. Stewards collection of
paintings last night, Rosa Bonheur's fa-
nous work, "The Horse Fair" was
bought in the name of s. P. Avery. a
dealer. for the round sum of $53, 600,
much speculation was indulged in as to
who was the real purchaser back OF him
The surmises were numerous, one oi
them being that Governor Stanford OF
California was the purchaser, and an.
other that the French Government had
secured the picture. The actual pur'
chaser is revealed tonight in the person
of Cornelius Vanderbilt, who presents il
with his compliments to the Metropolitan
Art Museum, whereit will be always &C
cessible to the public.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
SALE OF A ROAD.
The 9. p. Go. Credited with the
Purchase Of an oregon As. H.

The 9. r. Co. CREDITED Win the
Purchase Of an oregon ts. hs'
PORTLAND, Ogn., March 26.-le Is
stated on reliable authority that the
Southern Pacific has secured the controi
of the Portland and Willamette valley
road (narrow.gauge), running between
this city and Dundee, distance OF
twenty.eight miles. This, in addition "
the Oregon and California, practically
gives them the control of the entire
Willamette valley transportation sys-
tenn, except that afforded by the VIII
lamette river and Oregon Pacific line TO
Yaouina Bay. The acquisition OF the
narrow.gauge also gives the Soutnern
Pacific a direct line into Portland py
building a thirteen mile track and brldge
costing $3.50, 900. The Oregon and Gall
fornia road now terminates in East Fort
land, and there is costly ferry transfer;
The purchase of the narrow.gauge VIII
do away with this expense.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
FINANCE AND TRADE.
A Review OF the Days Trans.
actions.

NEW YORK, March 25.- Stock opening
fairly steady. showing Insignificant changes
only from last opening final figures and in
waiting disposi ion among trades The
transactions were dull and prices somewhat
irregular with no positive movement in
either direction. Toward noon the dull
ness was increased, the only feature being
the drop in San Francisco preferred of one
per cent. After that time, however. the en-
tire market sprang into activity on all lead
lug shares. among which Western Union
and Louisville and Nashville were con.
spicuous. becoming remarkably strong.
There was a halt in the movement toward
SP NJ, with a slight reaction, but upward
movement was regained in the last hour
AMI the close was moderately acti and
firm to strong at best prices of the day. Gov
ernment bonds were dali and firm.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
Orange BoOuning.

Orange has blossomed out with full
fejged boom. Yesterday was red
letter day there. Upwards OF $50, 600
worth of property changed hands
In the c. 2. Culon home tract, ON
Glassell street, more than $l3, 600 worth
was sold to buyers from Los Angeles.
Santa Ana and eastern cities. The GER
tainty of early railroad communications
has spurred up the spectators, and the
place has every prospect of rapid
growth. 1t is certain that the lay
man property, on the corner of Fourth
and Main streets, in Santa Ana, wss
sold to Garduer for $50, ZOO. OF
more than $500 per front foot incIud.
ing buildings. Work on the street CA
line from Modena to Orange is expected
to begin soon.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
THE THIMBLE RIG.
More Inn0cents Robbed OF Their
Hard Earned Money.

| habu EaIme0 money
On the 9th instant Thomas c. Brcher
arrived from Missouri, and the following
morning. accompanied by his married
daughter. Mrs. Lucinda Giveps, went to
Santa Monica to see the sea-serpent
which the Tribune wrote up in sensa.
tional manner about that time. On
arriving at Santa Monica the couple
walked along the beach, keeping their
eyes open for sight of the monster Of
the deep. While walking they were
approached by big. heavy.set man.
who was no other than the notorious
Big Burns. He began q conversation
with Bircher and his daughter by relat-
ing that big shark, about 30 feet long
and regular man. eater, had just been
captured short way down the beach,
and generously offered to conduct the
strangers to the place. Bircher and bis
daughter were all excitement over Burns
smooth aud plausible story, and readily
accepted the invitation. After they had
walked about 300 yards south Of the
Hotel Arcadia Burns noticed two men
with little stand, and asked the
strangers to walk over with him "just
for minute" to see what it was. This
the strangers did, and to their sorrow,
for the, other two men proved to be the
notorious Jack Mcdonald and Eddie
Mobiles, both colleagues of Burns,
who were running thimble game.
which is played with the halves
of three walnut shells and o
small .ized pea. Burns bet twenty dol.
lars that he could tell where the pea
was and of course won. Then with the
aid of little smooth talk he got Mrs.
Givens to bet $40 for him and she won.
Then the other capper, Jack Mcdonald,
made couple of bets aad won. The
pair then induced Mrs. Givens to bet
for herself and she lost $40. They
urged her to bet again saying that she
would win her money back as soon as
her luck changed. She consented and
after she had lost $55 the cappsrs seeing
that she only had few dollars left,
would not let her bet any more, telling
her that she was out of luck. They
then turned their attention to Mr.. Bir-
cher, her father and induced him to
make a few bets in an endeavor to win
his daughters money back. Mr.. Bir.
cher bet and lost $55 without winning o
bet. Mr.. Bircher theu saw what mis-
take he had made and the men to offset
his sad feelings gave him another chance
without allowing him to put up any
money. They allowed him to win S.,
enough to purchase something to eat and
to take him home. Mr.. Bircher and his
daughter lost together sos. A number
of men who saw the bare faced robbery
advised Mr.. Bircher to obtain war.
rant for the arrest of the swindlers. This
Mr.. Bircher intended to do immediately
on reaching Los Angeles. but on going
to his residence at l3 College street, he
found that his family was sick aud he
could not leave them. When they re-
covered he went to the Chief of Police,
but as the robbery was outside of the
city he was sent to the Sheriff. On FRI
day warrants were issued against the
trio, and yesterday Constable Martin
Agurre went to Santa Monica with
deputy and arrested them. They were
taken before Justice Taney, who fixed
their bsil at $50 each, which they fur
nished. Their trial has been set for next
Tuesday.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
SAD ACCIDENT.
A Father and Three Chhoren
Drowned Near Alameda.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 26.-A pecuii'
a-ly sad accident occurred to-day OFT the
South Pacific Coast wharf, on tho Ala
media side of the bay. ]. G. Haggett,
owner of some mining property IN Ari-
zona, was paying visit to his family IN
Alameda, and took four OF his children
three boys and one girl, out in arc row, v.
boat, fishing. Just as ne was aooue 70
return he stood up in the boat to put on
his overcoat. The boat began 70 rock,
and the motion increased until the iran
vessel capsized, throwing an tne ), ooou, tSo
yicinity quickly pulled to their aid, but
onlv two boys were drawn from the
water. One Of these died short time
after, aud thus what began as pleasure
trip ended in the death OF the father'
two of his sons and his daughter.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
LAND GRANTS.
Hundreds of Thousands Of
Acres
IN NEW MEXICO CLAIMED NOW.
But to be Withheld Because the
Conditions of the Grants were
Not Fulfilled.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HKRAlp.
WASHINGTON. March 26. LIN 1874 the
then Surveyor-General of New Mexico
recommended the confirmatlon of
claim filed by the legal representative
of Antonio Chavez, covering l30, ,O00
acres of land in New Mexico. The
present Surveyor.General fods Ii et
there is no evidence that the grantees
complied with the conditions Of ths
royal laws under which all such grants
were made, and he therefore reco nn,en d
the rejection of the clam, ia W hich ~.
consideration Commissioner Sparks fully
coDcurs. The matter has been prepared
for transmission to Congress. The re-
port of the Survey or-General Of New
Mexico upon the Alameda tract. COZ.
tanning LOG. 274 acres, has also been pre-
pared for transmission to Congress. The
land was granted to Francjsoo
Monies Vigil in the year ITO.
out the Surveyor. General fads no
evidence that the grantee ever entered
into its actual possession. On the con-
trary it has notoriously long been occu-
pied by large number of people in vii
lagos and ranches, who would be dispos-
sessed of any rights they had acquired
by their long and peaceable occupancy.
The Surveyor General recommends the
rejection of the claim and the Co,nmis-
sioner concurs therein. The Surveyor
General Of New Mexico further recous-
mends the rejection of the Nuesirs
Sefora del Pillar tract, covering %, 200
acres, on the ground that the present
claimants failed to connect themselves in
any way with the alleged grant, and also
fail to show that the grantee ever COM
piled with the conditions of the grant.
Commissioner Sparks concurs 10 the REQ
and has prepared the
papers for transmission to Congress.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
The IlIinoisiams.

The Illinois Association met last evan
ing in Good Templar's Hall. and, n
usual, had q most enjoyable time. Be-
sides the sociable, which is the main,
feature of these meetings, the followinQ
programme was rendered. All per-
formed their parts we'll:
Piano Duet, "Qui vive.".. Misses Maynsra
speech, Lincoln, "....... Hon. J. J. ConDov
Vocal solo. ''The Old Mans Dream"
Violin and guitar duet, adj HnntsS,s
March," Messrs. C. 3. and =. Il. Deisno
Recitation. "My Wagon, .... 1sosvs
...;..'---....-..-... Freddie Johnstoob
hemarks...-....-- .--...s.-... Prof. e, ". BilnSI
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
Unde,iver.d rele~rams.

There are undelivered kilograms held
at the Western Union telegraph office,
II North Main street, tor want of proper
address, for the following persons;
J. H. Burg, Hon. Richard Carpenter,
Field (cablegram), G. M. Clifford, D. w,
Hamlin, George w. hughes. S.hor c
Rescain Luz, Angus Msckinon, M. H
Walker, Dora Watkins, G. F. Young
care ]. Dietrich, H. w. Foote.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
Consolidating RAILROADS.

NEW YORK, March 26.- Arrange.
ments are being perfected in this city
for the consolidation of number of
roads, south of the lakes, into one system,
like that Of the Richmond and West
Point Terminal Company. The Louis.
vile, New Albany, the Chicago and Lake
Erie and Western, and the Cincinnati,
Hamilton and Dayton will form the
sucleus of the system, and will compete
for business from the Mississippi to the
ocean. The Dayton and Delphos rail.
road has been bought by the Cincinnati,
Hamilton and Dayton, and will be used
as a connection with the Chicago and
Atlantic. Most of the principal stock
holders in the Richmond Terminal are
interested in the new system, and if the
S ayner Ives purchase Of the Baltimore
and OHIO is successfully carried ont,
their railroad will be used for an Easle
connection.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
suERMAN,s MARCH
To See what he Can See.He Makes
a Sp.ech nt Cincinnati.

a Speech at Cincinnati.
CINCINNATI, O., March Ex-senator
Sherman was given an ovation when he
was introduced at the Chamber of Com.
MERGE this afternoon. He made ten
minu tes' speech, in which he referred to
the marvellous development of the re.
sonrces of the South. The remainder
of his speech was devoted to criticism
of Congress for failing to provide for re-.
duction of the surplus. He expressed the
hone that Secretary Fairchild would be
ahIa To relieve the business of the world.
This afternoon Sherman was the guest
Of Mayor Smith, and visited the Blaine
and Logan Clubs.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
MASONIC FESTIVITIES.
Dedication of a New Temple at
Santa Cruz.

Dedication of n New Temple at
santa Cruz.
SANTA Cruz, CAL, March 26.-This is
a gala day for the Masonry in this city,
the occasion being the dedication of a
new Masonic Temple. There was pre-.
&c ssion of the Knights Templar, the
Santa Crnz Lodge Of Free and Accepted
Masons, the Royal Arch Masons and
visiting brethren, with the Pyth-
ian Band. The hall was crowded
at the dedicatory ceremonies, which
were conducted by Grand Master Atkin.
son, assisted by S. G. w. Estee and
the Grand Officers pro tenn. Grand Ora
tor J. N. Young delivered the oretion,
after which there was a banquet. at
which over 600 persons participated.
There were many visitors present from
San Francisco, San jose, Watsonville,
Gilroy, Hollister, Salinas and Monterey.
The temple cost $4,000 and is elegantly
appointed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
A FIGHT Between Scrubs.

SAN FRANCISCO, March ga duel
took place early this morning in Hinck-
ley alley, near the county Jail. The
part 'cipant, wers Jim Neal and Val
Pacheco. Wednesday night Neal struck
Pacheco's wife, after she had declined to
receive his attentions. Last night he
challenged Pachec, to a duel, and the
latter accepted. Both men met 10 the
alley above mentioned, selected seconds,
paced off ten steps, and under the dim
gaslight commenced a fusilade. Neal
fred nine shots and his antagonist two,
none of which did the least harm. All
parties then disappeared. Pacheco was
arrested later this morning.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
THE FESTIVE Ell.
He Has Not Yet Been Definitely
Located.

hhO AhnS lNOS ACt ADCChA
Located.
No news has yet been received OF the
whereabouts of FL Hammond. the miss
log County Tax Collector. Yesterday
morning telegram was sent to his rela-
tives at Salt Lake City, and the answer
came saying that he had not been there.
1t was net expected that he would 20
there though it was hoped he might, for
then it would have been easier to trace
his movements. Under Sheriff Mitchell
has received word from San Francisco
that Hammond was seen there very
drunk, and, IS intimated in yesterdays
HERALD, that is the point where clue
must bs sought. There is an opinion
prevalent here that Hammond took .
steamer or vessel at that port for some
foreign country, probably Honolulu or
British Columbia.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
Extradition with Russia.

WASHINGTON, March 26.--An extra
dition treaty with Russia was signed
yesterday by Secretary Manning and
Minister Struve. 1t provides for the
mutual surrender Of persons convicted or
charged with murder, Granddaughter,
rape, abortion, burglary. ssobbery, for.
gerry, counterfeiting, embezzlement, pir.
acy, mutiny and malicious destruction Of
property when it endangers life. The
treaty also provides that no person shall
be extradited for political offense.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
THE TURF.
Three Good Races at the Hay
District Park.

Three GOOD Races AT tnc H"y
District Park.
SAN Francisco, March 26.-At the
Bay District Park to-day the match be
tween Daisy H. to cart and Longfellow
to harness was won by the mare, she
taking the three final heats. Time.
2:Sla 2:2S1, 2:274 and 2:3la.
The match between Count Valentine,
Orphan Girl and G. Kingsley's Allie
Whipple, owners to drive, was won by
the former in straight heats in 2:39,
2:374 and 2:45.
Tue sweepstakes between Belle R.,
Willie, Terra Gotta and Kitty Thorne
was won by Belle R., Willie taking the
first heat. Time, 2:42a, 2;343, 2;36 and
2:3S.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
An Accident.

When the train due here from San
Francisco yesterday, at 40 A. M, was
passing o repair train at Caliente, a man
named Edward Mills was seated on q
Aat car of that train, and by sudden
liking Of the train fell off one end of
the car. between the cars, which passed
over bis legs, severing both from the
bodv. A locomotive started to carry
him to Sumner for surgical treatment,
but he died in q few minutes. The
train to this city, in consequence of the
accident, arrived half an hour late.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
CALIFORNIA ORANGES

Considered the Finest Fruit In
the world by New Workers.
New YORK, March ga carload of
California Golden seedless oranges from
the Los Angeles orchards arrived here
TODAY. There are between 10000 and
7O.0oO oranges on board which came
through by express in ten days. This is
in odysncs of several cars now on the
wav bringing the promised 100000
orauges. These oranges are pronounced
by experts the finest fruit in the world
and command nearly double the price oi
Floridas.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
Decapitated by a Train.

TULARB. March 26.-Harry II. Os'
borne, brakeman, was killed at Goshen
this morning. He was climbing down
the side of a car as the train was passing
the station and he was struck by truck
loaded with trunks, standing close to
the track. He was knocked off, falling
under the wheels and his head severed
entirely from his body. His age was
25. He leaves an aged father. The
Coroner's jury blame the company's
agent for leaving trucks too close to the
track.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
FOREIGN.
Battle Expected at
Herag.
PAPAL AUDIENCE TO AMERICA
The Oxford and Cambridge Race.
Russia Preparing Torpedo
Boats.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.
BOMBAY, March 26-In consequence
of the news from the Governor of Herat
that the Governor of Turkestan has or.
dered Is Kander.K han, with l2, 600 men,
to surprise Herat, the Ameer of Afghan.
istan has ordered 10000 men to he in
readiness to reinforce the troops at Herat.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
SOUTHExN FIRE.EATERs.
Two l.avVy ers Tsying n Case Get
Hurt With HevOlverS.

CHARLESTON, S. c., March 26.-At
Newburg to-day while case was pro
crossing before Trial Justice Blaz, George
Johnstons and John B. Jones, the attor
neys representing the parties to the suit,
pulled their pistols and opened fire on
Q ach other. Nine shots were fired
Johnstone was shot through the right
ear, in the left arm and in the thigh, bu'
was not seriously hurt. Jones was shot
through the body aud perhaps fatally
wounded. In trying to stop the firing,
LAWYER Cromer had three holes shot
through his clothing. The Courtroom
was crowded at the time of the affray.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
SEEKING SITES,
Whilst Daddy BrlerIy Is Seeing
the Sights.

CHICO, CAL, March 26.-Ehe Normal
School Trustees arrived this evening,
Professor Allen, Secretary, and Childs,
of Los Angeles being absent. They
were taken in charge by committee Of
citizens, escorted to General Bidwells 8
mansion, and afterwards entertained at
the residence of I. G. Lust. Accom-
pLnying them were Assemsblymen
Briefly and Knox, of Los Angeles. On
Monday the trustees will view the sites
offered for the Normal School.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
TO Have street Cars.

SAN LUIS OBIsPo, March 26.-E1win
Goodall, of San Francisco, will make ap-
plication to the Board of Trustees for a
franchise for street railway along Mon.
terey, Higuera or Marsh streets, from the
eastern limits of the city to the depot of
the Pacifi, Coast railway. He will
guarantee to build the road forthwith.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
CHANDELIERS, Auto.da- re.

NEW York, March 25.-Twenty-fve
thousand dollars worth of gamblers
utensils were burned at police headquar-
ters, that had been captured during the
raids on gambling houses during the
past two years.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
Another Bulgarian Revolt,

BUCHAREST, March 26.-It is reported
from Rustchuk that another revolt has
taken place at Plevna, Widdin and in
the vicinity of Phillipolis. and that
the insurgents have held all these three
places for three days.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
To Bent His own Record.

SAN FRANcIsco, March 26 The own.
ers of Harry Wilkes announced that as
Oliver X. had been incapacitated to
start in the race on Saturday night,
Harry Wilkes would trot to beat his own
record, 2:l44, at the Bay District course
ia this city, for $4,000, on that day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
ACalifornia Tvstter sold.

New York, March 26.-At the Kel-
logg Combination sale to-day the Cali.
fornia trotter Overman was purchased
bv H. B. Clsfin, of New York, for
$500.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27

WATsoNvILLE, March 26.--The petit
ton being circulated here to-day, asking
the Board of Town Trustees to submit
the question of reorganization under
the general municipal law of the sixth
class, is being signed by. nearly every
hodv
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27

SAN FRANCISCO. March 26. Wheat =
Strong, quiet; shipping, $l6219; milling,
$1.67I1 per cental
Barley-Strong, quiet. feed. $l.c5@l.071S
Corn Californialsrge yellow, 9711c@1 .021a
per cental small yellow, $1.071a@1.lO
white, $l.o5@1.l21.
CHICAGO, March 26.-1 P: M:-Wheat-
Weak. cash. 75G75.c per bushel; May
Corn Veal; cash. $4,000 7-1sc per
Parley-ouiet al 5O@5O1zc per bushel.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-27
Financial.

NEW YORK. NJ ,rch 26.-Three per cent.
Government bonds, 1001a: four per cent.
coupons. l2s1s; four ana a half per cent cou-
Texas, 3lN Northe IN Pacific, 22Ia; preferred,
bssl; Northwestern. 1201s; New York Central,
ll2Z; Oregon Navigation. 100: Transconu-
nental. BIZ; Improvement. 39; Pacific Mail,
55s4; Texas Pacific, 5S1s; Union Pacific, 571s;
& Co.'S Express. 12S Western Union Tele'
graph, M; Panama, -; Rio Grande,
1874.
Money on call easy, at sos per cent
last loan, 4; closed, 21a.
Prime mercantile paper, SOC.
Sterling exchange dull; $4.s5H for sixty
day bills; S4.S7.
Bar silver, 97ac.